PreludeVesper Voluntaries �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Edward�Elgar�(1857-1934)

Molly Wood, organ

Call to WorshipRejoice (2004)�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Braxton�Blake

J. Jacob Krause, baritone; Molly Wood, organ

Welcome

Chalice Lighting

Church School BlessingChildren’s Benediction �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � text:�Barbara�Pescan� music:�Bart�Bradfield

Children's BenedictionBart BradfieldBarbara Pescan

Copyright © 1998

Go

in

joy,

go

in peace

to meet

the

day!

With

op

en

- hearts em brace

- life's

won

der.

- We

will

guide

you,

we

will love

you on

your

way.

The children are invited to leave for their classes. All children are welcome!

Parish Highlights and Greetings

New Members Joining CeremonyResponsive Reading 468, We Need One Another

*Hymn 348Guide My Feet

Community Candles of Sorrow & JoyYou are invited to share your sorrows and joys with the

congregation by filling out a Candle Card in the back pew on the right-hand side of the sanctuary. Candle Cards are collected until the beginning of the first hymn. After the service, Candle Cards are posted downstairs during coffee hour. You may also submit a candle by Saturday night at the church website, ASCBoston.org, and clicking on “Worship.”

Arlington Street Church, Unitarian UniversalistBoston, Massachusetts

S u n day, M ay 16 t h, 2010

Community Candles of Sorrow & Joy – continuedThere Will Be a Light�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Ben�Harper�(b�1969),�arr��Buckles

Valerie Estle, soprano (Please�join�us�in�singing)

There�will�be,�there�will�be,�there�will�be�a�light�

Affirmation and CovenantLove�is�the�spirit��of�this�congregation,�And�service�is�our�gift��This�is�our�great�covenant:�To�dwell�together�in�peace,�To�speak�our�truths�in�love,�And�to�help�one�another�

El�amor�es�el�espíritu��de�nuestra�congregación�Y�el�servicio�es�nuestro�regalo��Esto�es�a�lo�que�nos�comprometemos:�Convivir�en�paz,�Hablar�nuestras�verdades�con�amor,�Y�ayudarnos�los�unos�a�los�otros�

*HymnMeditation on Breathing�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Sarah�Dan�Jones�(b�1962)

SermonStanding in the Need of Prayer� � � � � � � Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie

Silent Reflection, Meditation, and Prayer

AnthemVerleih uns Frieden�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � text:�Martin�Luther�(1483-1546)�(Lord, in thy mercy grant us peace)� music:�Felix�Mendelssohn-� Bartholdy�(1809-1847)

Our Shared ResponsibilityOver 300 pledging members and friends support the work of

Arlington Street Church with commitments averaging $20 a week plus volunteer service. Whatever you give is greatly appreciated. Please consider a generous donation today! Contributions placed in an envelope will be credited toward your pledge or gift.

OffertoryPoem of May �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Moritz�Moszkowski�(1854-1925)

Rodger Clinton Vine, piano

ARLINGTONSTREET CHURCHUnitarian Universalist

*HymnLean on Me�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Bill�Withers�(b�1938)

Mark David Buckles, guitar and vocalsLean�on�me,�when�you’re�not�strong�And�I’ll�be�your�friend�I’ll�help�you�carry�on�For�it�won’t�be�long�‘Til�I’m�gonna�need�Somebody�to�lean�on

*Benediction and extinguishing the chalice

*Choral Benediction�(sung�twice;�please�join�us!)When You Walk From Here�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � text:�Linnea�Good� music:�Tom�Witt,�arr��Buckles�

When�you�walk�from�here,�When�you�walk�from�here,Walk�with�justice,�Walk�with�mercy,And�with�God’s�humble�care�

PostludeNun Danket Alle Gott �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � J��S��Bach�(1685-1750)

Rodger Clinton Vine, organ

*You are invited to stand as you are willing and able.

Service is Our GiftCarol Fisher,�Assistant�TreasurerDan Moon, Alternate�UsherEllen Spencer,�Lead�Usher,�Assistant�TreasurerLois Hartsough,�Candles�CoordinatorMichael Orzech, Worship�CoordinatorPeter Zalewski,�Lead�GreeterWendy and Jon Ellertson, Sandwich�Board

Please silence your cell phone. Thank you!